Me. Fine Vintage Written Practice Questions / Lesson 5 / The Label, Loire, Burgundy and South-west France

Question 1

What are the 4 sub-regions of the Loire Valley running from east to west?

Answer 1

Nantais
Anjou Saumur
Touraine
Central Vineyards

Question 2

What is the grape variety used in a Savennières. Describe the characteristics of a wine from this area.

Answer 2

Chenin Blanc / Late harvested
No botrytis influence.
Full bodied, dry wines of exceptional quality. Austere / high acidity when young,.Developing honey and smoky- mineral flavours with age.

Question 3

Describe the soil types in the Chablis region.

Answer 3

Kermigerian Clay over
Limestone
Outlying / Portlandian clay (Petit Chablis)

Question 4

How is Gamay pruned and trained in Beaujolais?

Answer 4

Gobelet.

Pruned to spurs around the head of the vine. Shoots are tied together to hold them together vertically.

Question 5

In South West France – what is the difference between wines called “Bordeaux Copies” and “South-West” wines?

Answer 5

Bordeaux copies use the same varieties of Grapes. Similar Climate.
SW wines use different grapes varieties.
Madiran / Cahors areas of importance.